Eric Frykberg
Tribes say they've never given up right to claim water
The two Maori tribes with major hydro electric schemes in their region insist they've never given up their right to claim ownership of water. Audio
Maori Council files claim for water resources
In the the last hour the Maori Council has filed its claim for New Zealand water resources which could lead to everyone having to pay for their water. Audio
Ferry Sinking off Papua New Guinea
300 were on board and at least 28 have been rescued. Captain Nurur Rahman of the National Maritime Safety Authority says four foreign merchant vessels have been helping with rescue efforts. Audio
Fear of tough new mining rules deters potential Pike buyers
Receivers of the PIke River Coal Mine say tough new rules being brought in for the mining industry is scaring off would-be buyers. Audio
East Coast oil drillers upbeat about quest for oil
East Coast oil drillers have given an upbeat account of their quest for oil at a meeting called by Hawkes Bay Regional Council. Audio
Bail decision for German internet tycoon could be today
The multi-millionaire German at the centre of a global internet piracy case could learn today if he will be freed on bail. Audio
Dotcom prepares worldwide defence of online piracy charges
The German internet tycoon, Kim Dotcom begins his defence against extradition to the United States today. Audio
70 years on, WW2 veterans remember Crete
This year was the 70th anniversary of one this country's biggest and most significant battles of the Second World War. Audio
Carbon prices could jeopardise climate change prevention
Environmental experts fear plunging prices for carbon could jeopardise attempts to prevent climate change. Audio
Insight for 11 December 2011 - Housing Affordability
Eric Frykberg investigates the affordability of housing in this country Audio
Affordable housing solutions will be prsented to the govt
Auckland appears to be on the verge of a property market boom, with latest house values the highest ever. Audio
West Coast returns its former Labour MP
The West Coast has tossed out its sitting National MP Chris Auchinvole after one term, and returned its former MP, Labour's Damien O'Connor. Audio
Fears over high levels of arsenic found in soil in Thames
People living in a housing estate at the northern end of Thames are meeting now with their District Council over the alarmingly high levels of arsenic found on their land. Audio
Greymouth marks year since Pike River mine disaster
A crowd of about two thousand people gathered to pay their respects for the victims of the Pike River mining disaster one year to the day at a special service in Greymouth on Saturday Audio
Pike River memorial to be unveiled tomorrow
Tomorrow a memorial to the 29 men who died at the mine will be unveiled in Greymouth, and a service will be held to mark the occasion. Audio
Commission told Pike River was accident waiting to happen
On the eve of the first anniversary of the Pike River Mine disaster, the Royal Commission investigation has been told the mine was an accident waiting to happen.y Audio
Former mines inspector hits back at critics at Pike inquiry
A former member of the Department of Labour's mines inspectorate has hit back at criticism of the work of the inspectors at the Royal Commission into the Pike River mining disaster. Audio
The latest from the Pike River Commission
A spokesperson for families bereaved by the Pike River Coal Mine disaster thinks poor organisation of the mine inspectorate extends beyond the tragedy of the Pike River accident. Audio
Mine inspectors back on stand at Pike royal commission
Inspectors from the Department of Labour will return to the stand at the Royal Commission on the Pike River Coal Mine Tragedy today. Audio
Pike families say don't blame overworked mine inspectors
A representative of families of the 29 men who died at the Pike River Coal Mine says overworked mining inspectors are not to blame for last November's disaster. Audio